EXPRESSING HYPOTHETICAL PREFERENCES | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 11 Public

Read the sentences and expressions used. Are they correct or not?

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Given a choice, I’d soon be on a jury than have to give evidence.

INCORRECT (I'd sooner......)

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Without shadow of a doubt, I’d report a drug dealer.

INCORRECT (Without a shadow of a doubt)

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My preference will would be to send non-violent criminals to open prisons.

INCORRECT (My preference would be...)

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Far better to confess and face the consequences than to live with a guilty conscience.

CORRECT

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I’d just as soon to challenge a burglar as jump off a cliff.

INCORRECT (I'd just as soon challenge...)

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If it was up to me, I’d sentence delinquents to community service.

CORRECT

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No way would I be a have-a-go hero.

CORRECT

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If I ever found myself in that situation, I’d probably panic.

CORRECT

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This would be by far the biggest challenge.

CORRECT

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Far to better run away than to linger around and stay.

INCORRECT (far better to)

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No way I would risk myself in that situation!

INCORRECT ( no way would I)

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